Halo Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAY-lo / /ˈheɪloʊ/English; Greek
Meaning
English: light; Greek: halo; aura
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'halo' refers to a circle of light often depicted around the heads of saints and angels in religious art. In Greek, the term 'halo' derives from 'halōs,' meaning a disc or circle, often associated with divine light.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Haloa
- Hal
International Variants
- Halo (English)
- Halo (Italian)
Famous people named Halo
Halo Jones — character in 'The Ballad of Halo Jones' comic series.
Fictional characters named Halo
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Halo was first seen in the United States in 2008. Halo has ranked as high as #1134 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Halo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Halo (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 27 | |
| FL | 20 | |
| CA | 19 | |
| GA | 17 | |
| NC | 12 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| IL | 11 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| MD | 7 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| SC | 5 | |
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 124 |
| 2024 | 226 |